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The short version
- After the first year, a landlord must give at least 90 days of written notice that states the amount of the increase, the new rent and the date it starts.
- For a week to week tenancy, the notice period is seven days.
- No increase is allowed in the first year of a tenancy, and units whose first certificate of occupancy is less than 15 years old, plus some regulated affordable housing, are exempt from the cap; an unlawful increase can cost three months' rent plus damages.
- A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, serve a termination notice or threaten an eviction because a tenant made a good faith complaint to the landlord or a government agency or joined a tenant group.
An Oregon landlord cannot raise rent in the first year of a tenancy, and after that needs to give at least 90 days of written notice. Rent can rise only once in any 12 month period and within the statewide cap.
Oregon rent increase notice at a glance
| Rule | Oregon | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Notice before a rent increase | After the first year, a landlord must give at least 90 days of written notice that states the amount of the increase, the new rent and the date it starts. | ORS 90.323 |
| Notice before a rent increase | For a week to week tenancy, the notice period is seven days. | ORS 90.323 |
| Statewide cap on increases | No increase is allowed in the first year of a tenancy, and units whose first certificate of occupancy is less than 15 years old, plus some regulated affordable housing, are exempt from the cap; an unlawful increase can cost three months' rent plus damages. | ORS 90.323 |
| Retaliation protection | A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, serve a termination notice or threaten an eviction because a tenant made a good faith complaint to the landlord or a government agency or joined a tenant group. | ORS 90.385 |
How much notice to give
Give the notice in writing, keep a copy and record how and when it was delivered.
Notice before a rent increase. After the first year, a landlord must give at least 90 days of written notice that states the amount of the increase, the new rent and the date it starts. (ORS 90.323)
Notice before a rent increase. For a week to week tenancy, the notice period is seven days. (ORS 90.323)
Fixed-term leases
During a fixed-term lease, rent usually stays as written until the term ends unless the lease itself allows an increase. Plan increases for the renewal.
Caps that limit the increase
Statewide cap on increases. No increase is allowed in the first year of a tenancy, and units whose first certificate of occupancy is less than 15 years old, plus some regulated affordable housing, are exempt from the cap; an unlawful increase can cost three months' rent plus damages. (ORS 90.323)
Rent control status. Oregon caps most residential rent increases at 7 percent plus the consumer price index, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, in any 12 month period. The Department of Administrative Services publishes the limit for the next calendar year by September 30. (ORS 90.323 and ORS 90.324)
Timing and retaliation
Retaliation protection. A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, serve a termination notice or threaten an eviction because a tenant made a good faith complaint to the landlord or a government agency or joined a tenant group. (ORS 90.385)
Mistakes to avoid
- Raising rent during a fixed term without a clause that allows it.
- Sending the notice by text or email when the lease or the law calls for written delivery another way.
- Increasing rent right after a repair request or complaint.
- Not keeping proof of when the notice was delivered.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Oregon rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Oregon attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- ORS 90.323
- ORS 90.385
- ORS 90.323 and ORS 90.324
Official sources
Oregon forms for this topic
Letters and checklists for this topic
- Notice of Rent Increase · PDF or Word
- Rent Increase Letter · PDF or Word
- Lease Renewal Letter · PDF or Word
The parts people misread.
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Oregon?
After the first year, a landlord must give at least 90 days of written notice that states the amount of the increase, the new rent and the date it starts. For a week to week tenancy, the notice period is seven days. Source: ORS 90.323.
Is there a cap on rent increases in Oregon?
No increase is allowed in the first year of a tenancy, and units whose first certificate of occupancy is less than 15 years old, plus some regulated affordable housing, are exempt from the cap; an unlawful increase can cost three months' rent plus damages. Source: ORS 90.323.
Can a rent increase count as retaliation in Oregon?
A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, serve a termination notice or threaten an eviction because a tenant made a good faith complaint to the landlord or a government agency or joined a tenant group. Source: ORS 90.385.